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Old 14-03-2022, 08:33 AM
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Cleaning the sensor

I always had a lot of problem to have a clean sensor. Everytime I cleaned it I get rid of the old dust and dry stains, but also got a lot of new ones. I feel one of the big problems was that the spatula I used didn't catch up the dust, more move it around on the sensor and placed it along the edges. Later I found after a tip from my friend spatulas with a top of micro fiber fabric. Now I have a much better result, but they are expensive, some take 7 Euro each for them, but I found a set with spatulas for 1 Euro each.

Some photos and text explaining what I do:

http://www.astrofriend.eu/astronomy/...ng-sensor.html

A big warning, it's very easy to destroy the camera, especially the shutter is very sensitive. I recommend you to not do this, leave it to a specialist. This is just information how I do it !

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Old 14-03-2022, 12:53 PM
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Hi Lars

I wouldn't say people should leave it for a specialist.. like you mentioned in your blog, it's a fairly easy thing to do, you just have to be careful. I've been cleaning my DSLR sensors for years (up until Canon introduced their sonic cleaning system, and now I don't bother) using the PEC Pad sensor swabs and their PEC solution, and have never had an issue.

Take your time and you'll be fine.
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Old 14-03-2022, 03:08 PM
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Hi Lars... Take your time and you'll be fine.
Ditto.
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Old 16-03-2022, 11:59 AM
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Agree, I use similar to a dslr/mirrorless sensor cleaning kit. I find dust the biggest issue, I use vaccum cleaner fixed at a height and hold sensor facing the floor with vacuum cleaner hose within 10cm and clean sensor with the cleaning kits that way, seems to work well,


Your usage may very
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Old 16-03-2022, 02:07 PM
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Well to this day, and i will do into the future, and have always only used a good quality Lens Pen, the Original large ones are the best.

I have been using this method since my first Canon 5D and with all the other Cameras since

Never had a issue, and you would be surprised of how tough the sensor filter really is.

Cleaning is a breeze, don't waste your money and send your camera to the service center it wont come back any cleaner.

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Old 17-03-2022, 01:17 PM
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I’ve used VSGO full frame sensor cleaning kits for a couple of years now on both my Canon 600D APS-C sensor and my ZWO2600MC APS-C sensor
No issues at all
Using the full frame spatula on the 23 x15 sensor ensures you don’t leave any residual muck on the edges
Prior to cleaning I have a big hurricane blower to remove any loose stuff
I usually only clean them once or twice a year as they are always kept sealed with covers and caps
Flats using take care of anything missed
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Old 17-03-2022, 02:38 PM
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Ive cleaned my sensor once or twice using a lens pen, cleaning solution and pec pads and a good blower., not a real issue
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Old 18-03-2022, 07:12 AM
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Hi,
Thanks for all comments and ideas.

@Adam
"I wouldn't say people should leave it for a specialist.. like you mentioned in your blog, it's a fairly easy thing to do, you just have to be careful."

I just don't want any destroy the camera and say, "It was the bad man in Sweden who told me to do this" :-(

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